Alex Bec
Multiple designers or career changes detected for this name. Profiles below are grouped by studio association.
About
Co-founder of It's Nice That, which he joined as director in 2008.
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Co-Founder, CEO
In their own words
Junior talent will always be necessary in business.
Balance your own personal (dare I say human) development with the technology.
My hunch is that this level of economic uncertainty is now the new normal and it’s important we all give ourselves a break.
Business knowledge can – and should – also be creative.
It’s dangerous to see the ‘business’ and ‘creative’ work as separate silos.
Why not create something yourself that will entice the people you’re trying to meet or connect with?
Make sure you seek out some freelancers working in the same field as you, and ask them the tough questions.
Email your favourite designer, ask for the chance to sit next to them on a project, at a conference, to show them you work, or other ways to pick up little tips here and there.
Can you get your foot in the door at some studios as a freelancer?
Bigger studios [are] most likely to have the means to sponsor someone like you
Articles & interviews
- Why Junior Designers Still Matter in Business
In this installment of the Creative Career Conundrums column from If You Could Jobs, Alex Bec, co-founder of It’s Nice That, offers advice to a final-year product design student concerned about the future of junior designers in an AI-driven industry. Bec emphasizes the enduring value of junior talent, encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and the development of both technical and soft skills to stay relevant.
- “It reminds me how bad I am at making predictions”
Alex Bec, co-founder of It’s Nice That, reflects on the past year in his end-of-year Creative Career Conundrums column for If You Could Jobs. He discusses recurring themes of economic uncertainty and career change among creatives, and shares hopes for a more balanced and self-compassionate 2026. The piece also highlights ongoing job opportunities within the creative industry.
- "Merging Business and Creative Sectors Boosts Success"
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Founder
In their own words
Start getting on their radars
Articles & interviews
- Cannes Nicer Tuesdays Tickets On Sale With Canva, Curi and How&How
It’s Nice That announced the 2026 Cannes edition of its Nicer Tuesdays event, hosted in partnership with Canva at the Creative Cabana during Cannes Lions. The lineup includes illustrator Sebastian Curi, branding leader Cat How of How&How, filmmaker Janvier Wete of Minute Shorts, and Canva’s executive creative director Cat van der Werff. Each speaker will share insights into their creative processes, spanning analogue illustration, identity design, short-form film, and in-house brand campaigns.
- “Try reaching out to some founders”
Alex Bec, co-founder of It’s Nice That, offers advice on how to discover lesser-known creative companies and entry-level opportunities in the design industry. He recommends using Creative Lives in Progress’ Opportunities Board and directory, attending free events, and proactively following and contacting studios and founders to build connections.